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Habell Family History

Habell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Habel, Cabell, Hamell, Hazell, Labell, Haberl, Abell, Bell, Isbell

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Where is the Habell family from?

You can see how Habell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Habell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Habell families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Habell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Habell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Habell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Habell. 60% of Habell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Chauffeuse Private
    40%

What Habell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Habell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 124 immigration records available for the last name Habell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Habell. For the veterans among your Habell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Habell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Habell in 1967 was 81, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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